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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 08:43 AM
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Check engine light

When I turn my key forward my check engine light flashes once for about a half of a second if you don't pay attention closely you wont even see it. Most cars I have driven the check engine light stays on until the engine starts. Is this the norm for the 7.3?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 08:45 AM
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I ignore it unless it shows when running.
The voltage drop of the GPR does weird things to that light
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by knottyrope
I ignore it unless it shows when running.
The voltage drop of the GPR does weird things to that light
Thank you. At first I though the PO may have removed the bulb but after paying attention is can see it flick on so I know there is a bulb. Being so new to this engine and truck I have really no idea what is going on.
 
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good read above i made when i was learning
 
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